Enclosed trailer flooring - Help!

[Blk88GT]

I appologize if this is the wrong forum for this, but it pertains to flooring and my mobile garage.

I picked this up over the weekend:

Before I use it for ANYTHING, I'm going to paint the walls and do the the floor. It's currently treated marine plywood with LineX on the bottom.

What do you guys suggest for the interior floor? I would also like to do 12" or so up the wall so I can wash it out if I need to.

I don't want to spend a fortune either, so taking it somewhere is out of the question. This is a purely do it yourself project.

What have you guys done? Any pictures would help if you have them!

Thanks in advance!

 

[Dragster Racer]

http://drr.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/80760912/m/9331067404?r=4621097404#4621097404

Try this thread. It gives some great ideas.

 

[OldCarGuy]

My 12 year old HaulMark trailer was ordered from the factory with a one piece black and white checkered vinyl floor covering. Looked great,, for a short time. But discolored from the slightest little oil drip. And tires would leave black marks that were impossible to remove. After a few years, I removed the floor covering and painted it with a light tan oil based paint. That’s what I put down on my first two enclosed trailers. I would say that simply painting the floor with an industrial oil base paint would be the best bank for your buck. Though I’m sure an good oil based epoxy floor covering would be even better. But would cost a lot more.

My 102" wide by 22' long HaulMark trailer with oil base painted floor.

My new 102" wide by 22' long ClassAct trailer came standard with black sprayed on bed liner material.

I made the cabinets in the nose, installed the winch, bicycle rack, and fire extinguisher.

I also installed a Delta box on the tongue. Good place to store wheel blocks and hitch spring bars.

 

[Blk88GT]

I love the coin pattern/ATP combo, but that isn't cheap and I don't want a pattern left in my slicks after transporting the car.

Where can I get an oil based epoxy?

 

[Blk88GT]

Has anyone used POR-15 products in this application?

 

[Dave88LX]

Nobody cares about your POS trailer. GTFO.

 

[Old61]

^ nice. I use oil based paint and call it done.

 

[dfndr]

I looked at all options for my trailer. For some reason, good sense got the best of me and I went to the local discount flooring liquidator and bought a roll end of industrial looking vinyl flooring-there were several varieties to choose from. Cut it to exactly fit--trailer walls were suprisingly out of square--and put four tacks in it and a touch of sealant on each tack. Been almost a year and still sweet. BEST PART-it cost me $22! When it looks ratso I'll do it again. I used the money I saved to do Racedeck in the garage(in part). Rick

 

[Blk88GT]

Hey Dave, don't you have some junk *** oil puking Dodge to work on? You could only be so lucky to haul your non running beaters in something this nice.

Here's the interior:

I'll check the local End Of The Roll and see what they have. Maybe I'll luck out.

 

[zvezdah1]

Have you considered using a spray-in type application like Line-x, this gives good texture so not slippery and looks good.

Chris

 

[Dave88LX]

I speak strictly from jealousy.

 

[R1chy]

OCG - How did mount your winch? It appears to be significantly above the floor.

Others - What other methods have others used to mount their winches?

I seem to recall seeing a winch mounted in an under floor box (OCG I see you have one, but it appears to be large so presume it is for your spare). At the time I didn't focus on how the configuration kept the cable form rubbing on the top corner of the box - I presume a "fairlead" was used - still how does that work while below the surface level of the trailer floor and able to fit under the box cover?

R1chy

 

[OldCarGuy]

OCG - How did mount your winch? It appears to be significantly above the floor.

Others - What other methods have others used to mount their winches?

I seem to recall seeing a winch mounted in an under floor box (OCG I see you have one, but it appears to be large so presume it is for your spare). At the time I didn't focus on how the configuration kept the cable form rubbing on the top corner of the box - I presume a "fairlead" was used - still how does that work while below the surface level of the trailer floor and able to fit under the box cover?

R1chy

I mounted the winch to a piece of S-12 I-beam (12" tall) that I had left over from my bridge crane. Having the winch 12" off the floor gives the cable a straighter line of pull. And easier on the back. Though I still us a 6" X 6" piece of treated lumber at the beginning of the "dove tail" to keep the cable from rubbing the floor when the vehicle I'm pulling into the trailer at ground level.

The removable panel in the floor is for the trailer's spare tire.

 

[zeebad1]

I painted mine with Sherwin Williams 2 part epoxy paint, and am really pleased with it...

It's held up very well. I added just a bit of the anti-skid sand that they sell to the first coat, rolled it on, and the second coat over that, without the sand. Made a nice, non-slippery surface.

If I remember correctly, the total cost for paint, and supplies was less than $140.00.

 

[Blk88GT]

zeebad, any problems with cracking around the joints? That's my only concern at this point. I've been eyeing the Behr 2 part kit with the chips for $100.

 

[Coating]

This is not a Trailer but a Van my friend did himself. He sprayed the walls with foam and the floor with polyurea. He bought a kit on ebay to do so.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=180337088083

I have not seen it but he loves it.

Coating

 

[Blk88GT]

Here's Behr's response:

Thank you for contacting Behr Process.



Behr's 2-Part Epoxy is not designed for wood projects. This coating does not have the elasticity necessary for wood projects. We do not manufacture a wood floor finish resistant to tire traffic at this time.



Regards,

Hilda Lopez

Web Communications

 

[BillC6]

I used Home Depot enamel porch paint and it has held up very well in my car trailer.

Bill

 

[zeebad1]

zeebad, any problems with cracking around the joints? That's my only concern at this point. I've been eyeing the Behr 2 part kit with the chips for $100.

Nope. It looks just as solid as it did when I did it 4 years ago.

The trailer was built with crossmembers on 12" centers vs. the standard 16" spacing. Maybe that stiffened things up too.

 

[Blk88GT]

Do you have any idea which product of their's you used? Their site has a TON of different things on there.

 

[Blk88GT]

I just talked to the Sherwin rep for my area. They were extremely helpful and have what I need to get going on the project waiting for me at the store.

Thank you for the tip zeebad1!

 

[zeebad1]

You're welcome. Glad I could help.

 

[Tech Guy]

What if the trailer is used for sleds with studs ? I was thinking of the spray on bedliner but thought the studs may eventually tear it up. Thought about thick rubber as well

 

[Poltax]

Tech Guy...I have a 27ft v nose. We dont run a lot of studs here in the West. I have seen some trailers with the linex that is holding up well. We do use carbide skis out here and those that are using a spray on liner say that it repairs it self with the carbides. I would check with a couple of brands of the spray on and see what they say.

You could also line the floor with old tracks to save the decking. One other option is to lay down 1/4" plywood over your decking then change it out when its tore up. That way you don't ruin the main decking.

 

[ktm450]

I had my trailer floor rhino lined when I got it 5 years ago for use as a toyhauler for my motorcycles. Had them go 6" up the walls as well, and they added some garnet to the mix when doing the drop down ramp door. Best decision I ever made. when it needs cleaning I just spray some simple green and hose it out with the pressure washer. Floor has held up very well and easy maintenance.

 

[Tech Guy]

Tech Guy...I have a 27ft v nose. We dont run a lot of studs here in the West. I have seen some trailers with the linex that is holding up well. We do use carbide skis out here and those that are using a spray on liner say that it repairs it self with the carbides. I would check with a couple of brands of the spray on and see what they say.

You could also line the floor with old tracks to save the decking. One other option is to lay down 1/4" plywood over your decking then change it out when its tore up. That way you don't ruin the main decking.

We need carbides up here and in most cases studs as well. We have been using old tracks but was looking to spray it once and for all. Will check into some other sprays ons.

Thanks

 

[paddyboy]

Rhino it...if it will put up with horses, it should put up with what you'll do with it, and it's guaranteed for life. Just make sure they prime bare new plywood before application. If you already have Line-x on te walls, get them to do the floor...again new bare plywood needs primer.
Have the front of the trailer done as well to prevent those big rock chips. They can color match, it doesn't have to be black.

 

[Tech Guy]

Thanks Paddy, could even go heavier on the application where the acutal tracks will ride. Its a Vnose with a drive out front door. Wasnt aware of the primer issue. Is it a special primer or regular paint primer ?

 

[paddyboy]

Thanks Paddy, could even go heavier on the application where the acutal tracks will ride. Its a Vnose with a drive out front door. Wasnt aware of the primer issue. Is it a special primer or regular paint primer ?

It's a special primer for the Rhino, and I think other companies have specific primers for their products.

 

[R1chy]

Re: Enclosed trailer flooring related question

I'm installing E=Track on the floor of my enclosed car trailer and plan to use wheel straps. For those that have E-track, how is it secured to the floor?

I am securing it to each beam it crosses (16 inch on center) on both sides of
the E-Track with bolts and stop nuts. Between the beams I'm also using bolts with large fender washers on the underside of the plywood, but wondering if I should do more.

R1chy

 

[R1chy]

Bill - Did you put any kind of texture in your paint or just enamel?

How about anyone else? Since I plan to use E-track with over the wheel straps, the tires will ride along the E-track, so I'm just worried about walking when the enamel gets wet.

R1chy

I used Home Depot enamel porch paint and it has held up very well in my car trailer.

Bill

 

[dreamingmuscle]

The removable panel in the floor is for the trailer's spare tire.

Need more pictures of said hidden compartment. I have a 24 footer that I'm trying to find a place to mount a spare for.
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[StealthM8]

Used on the big-box store epoxy kits on my trailer floor 3.5 years ago and its still holding up well.

 

[OldCarGuy]

Need more pictures of said hidden compartment. I have a 24 footer that I'm trying to find a place to mount a spare for.

I don’t have any pictures of the spare tire well from my new ClassAct trailer. But here are two from my older HaulMark Trailer. Both are the same though. A square metal compartment located between the frame rails. And removing some cross embers. Both trailers were ordered from the factory with them as an option. It a great space saver. The only draw back would be removing the spare when a car is strapped down inside. The car would have to be moved back to clear the compartment.

 

[Blk88GT]

I ended up using PPG Herculon 2 part epoxy on the floor since I got 5 gallons of it for nothing

I got the first coat down last night. It looks great so far. I might end up doing 3 coats to get the "flat" look I'm going for.

Hopefully I can get the second done this afternoon. I took pictures, but left the camera on the fender of the trailer and painted the floor! LOL!

 

[Blk88GT]

2 coats was all it took. I decided to use a taller nap roller (10mm instead of 6mm) and the result was a lot of air bubbles. It's not a bad thing though, I didn't want a slippery trailer so this worked out ok.

Here's the finished product: